Basketball Recap: Salida Takes a Loss

Salida and Strasburg squared off in some playoff action on Saturday, but Salida had to settle for second. They were beaten by the Indians 78-48. While losing is never fun, the Spartans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Colorado basketball rankings (they are ranked 111th, while the Indians are ranked 12th).

Ryan Osness

Points

03/08/25 @ Strasburg	19
03/07/25 vs Lotus School For Excellence	22
03/01/25 vs Lamar	33
02/28/25 @ Manitou Springs	33
02/26/25 @ Simla	20
02/25/25 vs Buena Vista	32

Several Spartans players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Ryan Osness, who posted 19 points. Osness' afternoon made it six games in a row in which he has scored at least 19 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Dylan Grant, who put up 14 points.

Strasburg's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Nick Glatfelter, who dropped a double-double with 21 points and 13 boards. What's more, Glatfelter posted five blocks, the most he's had since back in January. Tyce Bollers was another key player, going 7-for-15 en route to 19 points and seven assists.

The loss snapped Salida's winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 16-9 record. As for Strasburg, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 21-4.

Salida does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Strasburg, they have already played their next contest, a 75-43 victory against Highland on the 13th.